Job Description

One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess is the world’s leading international premium cruise line and tour company, carrying millions of guests each year to hundreds of destinations around the globe. With parent company Carnival Corporation, Princess has introduced Medallion Class Vacations. This award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless, personalized vacation.

We’re looking for an amazing Specialist, Entertainment Casting to fill this hybrid role, which is based in our Santa Clarita, CA office. You’ll be responsible for for auditioning and recruiting Cruise Staff, Youth Staff and Activity Staff while also scheduling and maintaining rotational oversight for current teammates in these positions. You’ll foster an inclusive and diverse culture, instilled with our shared purpose and core values. You’ll have the authority to evaluate all candidates’ qualifications during the hiring process as well as make all hiring decisions for new Cruise Staff, Youth Staff, and Activity Staff. Additionally, you’ll make all decisions regarding the proper assignment of current teammates to vessels based on their qualifications, appraisals, and based on the business needs and will partner with management and the scheduling team to assess teammates and action to provide the best resolutions. Finally, you’ll also provide administrative support to the Manager, Casting and Booking, as needed.

Here’s a summary of what Princess is looking for in its Specialist, Entertainment Casting. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Partners with Scheduling Team on rotational oversight for Cruise Staff, Youth Staff, and Activity Staff.

• Creates, plans, and executes recruitment opportunities and auditions for above disciplines as required.

• Manages and monitors the recruitment aspect of Princess Cruises’ Entertainment Website in respected disciplines along with additional recruiting platforms.

• Provides administrative support for the Manager, Casting and Booking, including but not limited to coordinating and maintaining an audition schedule.

• Assists with the recruitment of Production Casts and Live Characters.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Fleet Personnel, Global Talent Partners with the onboarding of new teammates.

• Review appraisals for onboard teammates with the goal of guiding individual improvement and growth.

• Attend recruitment conventions and events to bolster the incoming applicant count for key positions.

• Ensures quality assurance and reviews product through onboard ship visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Dance, Music or Hospitality Management.

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in cruise or live entertainment industry.

• Minimum 2 years in a casting or recruitment role in cruise or live entertainment industry.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other web-based applications.

• Engaging personality with keen sense and ability to assess the suitability of a candidate in various comparisons.

• Proven skills and experience managing people that promotes experiential ownership.

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing an inclusive and diverse culture.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

This is a hybrid role, based in our Santa Clarita, CA office. Candidates must be driving distance and comfortable going into the office 3 days per week

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family

• Health Benefits

• 401(k)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training & Professional Development

• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement

• Rewards & Incentives

• Base Salary Range: $54,200.00-$73,200.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibilities and top priorities are compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:

https://www.princess.com/aboutus/culture-framework/ .

Princess is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Princess will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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